Today, August 23, 2025, is the voting day for the second wave of 7 Kuomintang (KMT) legislators recall cases and the restart of the controversial Nuclear Reactor No. 3 referendum in Taiwan. The Central Election Commission (CEC) of the Republic of China is broadcasting live from the Central Election Situation Room this afternoon.
In the first wave of recalls, which took place on July 26, none of the 24 legislative members or the Mayor of Hsinchu City, Ko Hung-an, were recalled successfully in what was dubbed the “Great Recall.” In this second wave, seven KMT legislators face recall motions: Lo Ming-tsai of the 11th electoral district in New Taipei City, Lin Ssu-ming of the 2nd electoral district in Hsinchu County, Yen Kuan-heng of the 2nd electoral district and Yang Chiung-yung and Chiang Chi-chen of the 3rd and 8th electoral districts respectively in Taichung City, along with Ma Wen-chun and Yu Hao of the 1st and 2nd electoral districts in Nantou County.
The national referendum ballots are white, and all citizens who are over 18 years old have the right to vote in the referendum.
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This article reported on the voting day for the second wave of KMT legislators’ recall cases and the Nuclear Reactor No. 3 referendum in Taiwan. In the first wave, no recalls were successful, but the second wave targets seven KMT legislators. The CEC is conducting live broadcasts for the public to follow the developments closely.
The recall cases have drawn significant attention as voters decide on the fate of these legislators. The referendum on the controversial Nuclear Reactor No. 3 adds another layer of complexity to the political landscape in Taiwan.
Each recall case represents a unique challenge for both the legislators and the voters. The outcome of these recalls will have a significant impact on the political landscape and the future direction of the country.
With the voting day finally here, Taiwanese citizens have the opportunity to exercise their democratic rights by casting their votes in these crucial recall cases and the accompanying referendum. The white national referendum ballots symbolize the importance of citizen participation in shaping the country’s future.
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As Taiwanese citizens head to the polls today, the atmosphere is filled with anticipation and significance. The results of the recall cases and the referendum will shape the political landscape and set the course for future developments in Taiwan’s governance.
The diverse range of issues at stake, from legislative recalls to nuclear energy policy, underscores the complexity and importance of civic engagement in a democracy. The democratic process is in action today as citizens fulfill their civic duty by participating in the voting process.
The outcome of today’s voting will be closely watched both domestically and internationally as Taiwan navigates through these critical political challenges. The democratic values and principles upheld through this electoral process highlight the resilience and commitment of the Taiwanese people to their democratic institutions.
In the coming days, the results of the voting will be closely analyzed and interpreted to understand the implications for Taiwan’s political landscape and governance. The engagement of citizens in the democratic process serves as a beacon of hope for a better and more inclusive future for all Taiwanese.